After a challenging 2023 season that saw the New England Patriots win only four games, the franchise entered the 2024 offseason determined to make significant changes. With Bill Belichick stepping down as head coach and the Patriots holding the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it was clear that a rebuild was underway.
The Patriots used their high draft pick to select quarterback Drake Maye from the University of North Carolina, signaling their long-term commitment to him as the future leader of the team. However, the Patriots decided to begin the season with veteran Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback, leaving Maye to develop as the backup.
That decision already seems to be paying dividends, as Brissett led the Patriots to a stunning upset victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 1. Despite entering the season with modest expectations, New England managed to defeat one of the league’s top Super Bowl contenders at Paycor Stadium.
Following their surprise win, the Patriots have continued to make moves to strengthen their roster. On Tuesday, the team announced two key transactions ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
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The Patriots added defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy to their practice squad, giving the team additional depth on the defensive line. In a corresponding move, they released guard Jerome Carvin. While neither of these moves is likely to drastically change the team’s fortunes, they do demonstrate the Patriots’ focus on refining their roster as they push forward in the season.
As the Patriots prepare to defend their home field against the Seahawks, fans will be eager to see if their Week 1 success was a sign of things to come or simply a one-time upset. Either way, Jerod Mayo’s squad is already showing they are not a team to be overlooked in 2024.
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